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Easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe! {Just 4 Ingredients}

October 3, 2010 By Heidi 34 Comments

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Turn those fresh apples into something extra delicious with this easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe!

Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe Easy

Nothing beats the smell of homemade Crockpot Applesauce Recipe cooking in your slow cooker!  Did I mention it tastes ridiculously good, too?? 😉

I grew up in Washington State, so apples were a big deal!  Apples here, apples there, apples, apples everywhere!  Hubs and I planted several apple trees in our backyard as soon as we bought our house.  My uncle and aunt even ran an apple orchard and store!  How fun is that?  So needless to say, apples seemed to make their way into all sorts of recipes.

If you’ve got leftovers, just store in the fridge or freezer!  Or if you’re like me… living in a house with a hungry hubby and ravishing boys, you may want to double the recipe. 🙂

With just 5 ingredients, it’s so easy to make!  Here’s what you’ll need…

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…

One reader writes: “Delicious. Bonus: house smelled amazing.”

Alesha writes: “Good on Fall days”

Kristen writes: “This was my first attempt at applesauce and it was great. My grandkids ages 2 and 4 LOVED it. They asked for more, so I’m making some this weekend.”

Loni writes: “Have made this several times. Easy and good.”

Michelle writes: “Delicious! Whole family loves this!”

Brenda Jo writes: “One of my all time favorites!!”

Kelli writes: “The best applesauce my family has ever had.”

Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe Easy
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Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

Turn those fresh apples into something extra delicious with this easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Apples {I love using Gala apples}
  • ½ cup Water {or a little less for smaller apples}
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon {or 1 tbsp. for stronger cinnamon flavor}
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar {this can be adjusted up or down, based upon the sweetness of the apples you use}
  • 3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Peel and core your apples.
  • Then chop up apples into small chunky pieces, and place in the Crockpot.
  • In small mixing bowl, combine Water, Cinnamon, Sugar, and Vanilla, and stir well.
  • Pour Cinnamon-Sugar mixture over apples in Crockpot, and stir around with a large wooden spoon until all apples are well coated.
  • Cover crockpot, and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until soft.
  • Once apples are soft, remove from Crockpot and mash with a hand masher to make a chunky style applesauce or mix with a hand mixer for a smoother applesauce. ENJOY!
  • Transfer to mason jars and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days or the freezer up to 2 months.
  • Or if canning for longer term storage, I like to add in a little lemon juice before processing jars in a water bath or pressure canner.

What You’ll Need To Make This Crockpot Applesauce Recipe:

Hand Masher

5 – 6 quart Crock Pot

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Comments

  1. Rose Partrich says

    December 16, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Hi Heidi-
    I just wanted to say that I’ve now made your recipe 3 times (the 3rd batch in two weeks is currently in the crockpot!) and it’s incredible. I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner- your recipe is so much better than Mott’s!

    -Rose

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 22, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Rose! I’m so glad you’re loving it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. jennifer says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I love making my own applesauce, i make huge batches at a time. I don’t store my inthe fridge or freezer. I funnel it into mason jars, but the lid and ring on and process in a water bath for 20 minutes, then take the jars out and let cool. As it cools you’ll hear the lids start popping and you know they are properly sealed. I store the jars unopened in my pantry for up to 1 years. Once opened, they are stored inthe fridge for up to one week.

    Reply
  3. Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Just found this recipe on Pinterest! Love it! I replaced the cinnamon with two cinnamon sticks, left out the sugar, and it still tastes delicious!

    Reply
  4. melinda hix says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:16 am

    can you use green apples? i have an apple tree and the apples are green so would it be just as good?

    Reply
  5. Debby Ruffin says

    January 6, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    will try the crockpot applesauce…have one question, could you “can” the applesauce…prepare it per recipe and then place in jars/lids/canning pot – seal then place lids….wouldn’t that work? Does your Aunt in Washington know anyone that does it that way in order to have a longer shelf life ?

    appreciate any light you can shed on this..

    Reply
    • jennifer says

      October 20, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      I just added a comment, stating that i can my applesauce, process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes, then take out of the water and let cool, you’ll hear the lids start popping. I store for up to 1 year in the pantry, once opened store in the fridge for up to 1 week

      Reply
  6. Lori says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I tried this recipe yesterday and thought it should be called “edible air freshener” especially after I used Lemon Brite* dishwashing soap! Bonus to how awesome the applesauce was, but I did have to add quite a bit more sugar than I wanted. Anyone have a favorite, sweet, soft apple that’s good for this recipe? I don’t know my apples very well!
    THANKS!

    Reply
  7. Kimberly Byrne says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I make applesauce in my crockpot all the time. The house smells so wonderful while it’s cooking. I also add a splash of lemon juice to the water and then the sauce doesn’t turn as brown.

    Reply
  8. Toni says

    January 26, 2012 at 8:01 am

    nom, nom, nom……. I love applesauce and this recipe sounds like… yuuuummmmyy!

    Reply
  9. Alicia @ Alicia's Homemaking says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    I have a double batch of this in my crockpot right now! I used 6 large apples (fuji, braeburn, and honeycrisp) and 5 pears. 😀

    Reply
    • Donna says

      February 18, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Now THAT sounds amazing!

      Reply
  10. Alyson says

    October 18, 2011 at 5:10 am

    Going to make this this am with my daughter! Does anyone have any recipes for apple butter? It sounds great, I’ve never tied apple butter before 😉

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    October 2, 2011 at 8:25 am

    I am attempting to make this in my crockpot this morning.

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I think I will make both,,crockpot applesauce and apple butter and can it

    Reply
  13. susan says

    August 31, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    You can wash your apples and then cut them up- skins, seeds, everything and cook them in a pot for applesauce. When they are finished cooking, just throw them into a Foley Food mill and turn the grinder. Out comes great applesauce and you don’t waste anything. Every kitchen should have a Foley Food Mill!

    Reply
    • Lori says

      September 25, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      Cores and seeds contain arsenic….but apparently this works for you & no one has gotten sick….

      Reply
      • Judy A says

        September 16, 2013 at 1:14 pm

        Although i love the chunky cversion, my parents and gfandparents made and canned applesauce like this for years and years. You strain out cores/peels with the foley. Please don’t scare people with thoughts of arsenic.

        Reply
  14. Misty says

    March 23, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    I peel my apples, but I put the peels in the crockpot too. The flavor is awesome and I just pull them out before I mash… so yummy!

    Reply
  15. Shannon says

    February 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    I just made this today and my girls & I LOVE it!! Well be making it again! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 22, 2011 at 7:46 pm

      You’re very welcome, Shannon ~ I’m so glad you liked it! 😉

      ~ Heidi

      Reply
  16. Mary Beth Tanner says

    February 17, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    OMG this was the best you can e-mail direct with any other great stuff to make in the crockpot my husband loved this . THANKS SO MUCH 🙂

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    October 29, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    I’m making applesauce in my crockpot right now. Is it safe to can the applesauce I make in the crockpot? In the past I would always freeze it, but I’d like to save some freezer space and can it instead.

    Also, a tip for those who prefer organic applesauce(like we do at our house). I’ve realized that when organic apples are on sale at the grocery store (at least where I live) it’s often b/c they’re about to turn and go bad. Many times I’ve had to (sadly) toss my newly bought organic apples in the compost bin b/c they were rotting before we had a chance to eat them fresh. I finally realized these are PERFECT for making organic applesauce. Organic applesauce is so expensive (usually about $4-5 per jar in the WI area) and making it homemade with the about-to-go-bad, but still good sale apples is a cheap way to get organic applesauce (a must-have in a household with children!).

    I also recommend investing $15-20 & buying an apple peeler corer slicer like this one . They make the prep work a sinch and are also great for potatoes. I’m not usually a fan of uni-taskers (kitchen tools that are for only one or two tasks), but this tool saves a TON of time when making applesauce, prepping apples for pies and other desserts or potato dishes that requires peeling and slicing.

    Reply
    • Lori says

      September 25, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      You’re right, I had NO idea how much I would regret selling my apple peeler/corer/slicer. I’m a fool! And thanks for the organic apple tip, organic is so expensive and I’ve had the same experiences!

      Reply
  18. sue13 says

    October 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I make mine in the crockpot also using gala…I just cook 6 apples chopped on low with nothing else. I stir every couple of hours. Towards the end I add cinnamon. No added calories and outstanding and sweet applesauce, I wouldn’t have believed that this worked but I’ve made it 4 or 5 times now and it is amazing!

    Reply
  19. Becky (and Allison) says

    October 4, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks for posting this! I was just going to look up some receipes for crockpot applesauce. My oldest daughter was asking me if she could make some!

    Reply
  20. connie says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I’m ready to make apple sauce or apple pie as well. Could someone post their recipe for a delicious butter apple sauce? Thanks

    Reply
  21. kim says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Oh this sounds great! Sheryl and Katie, would love your recipes for apple butter!! Time for yummy fall recipes that taste great and make the house smell great too!!!

    Reply
  22. Sheryl W. says

    October 4, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I made apple butter a couple of weekends ago in the crock pot. It was my first time. It was unbelievable. The smell in the house was amazing. The recipe I used made five medium jars full. We canned four of the jars. We have already popped open one of the canned jars. I guess it won’t last as long as I thought. 🙂 It will be fun to make again. It is super easy and the smell is better than any fragrance on the market.

    Reply
    • Jane says

      October 23, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      When you canned the applesauce, did you process the jars in a canner?? I don’t process jelly, I hot pack it and my jars seal every time.

      Reply
  23. Stacy says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:50 am

    That sounds great!

    Reply
  24. Katy P says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Yay! I making a batch right now- can’t wait to taste it! Thank you!

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    October 4, 2010 at 8:07 am

    You can also make apple butter in the crockpot! Take your applesauce, add some extra spices (my grandmother liked to add those little red cinnamon candies), then prop the lid open using chopsticks or wooden spoons laid across the top. Cook until it’s super thick and you have apple butter. 🙂 I did thise with peaches this summer too.

    Reply
    • Kennedy Zarnke says

      June 28, 2012 at 6:43 am

      i am going to try this recipe today. I love baking. i have always loved homemade applesauce ever since i was being baby sat. When i came upon this site i was so happy. I love all the fun crafts and yummy recipes 🙂

      Reply

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